Welcome to Owner Built Design

Category: DIY

Build a New Carport Did you know carports are one of the most versatile and easy-to-build additions for your home? First, you don’t have to knock out any walls or extend the insulated part of the house. And second, it’s basically just a frame that shelters your car from the weather. Meaning, you can build […]

DIY Carport: Organizing Your Plan Are you eager to construct your own carport? Use this simple guide to get started in a DIY carport project for a nice add-on to your Hawaii home. Step One – Checklist and Permitting The first step is to make sure you’re following any deed restrictions, and visit your county’s […]

Building a Garage in Oahu Garages provide a significant amount of functionality. In addition to offering a second entrance to your home, it can also provide valuable space. Storing vehicles, tools, and other equipment are all fair game. In fact, if you don’t currently have space in your home, it’s possible to expand your existing […]

Shower stalls and enclosures have become increasingly popular over the last two decades and glass comes with a great variety of ways to build. A big spacious enclosure for stretching out or a tiny one that fits neatly into a corner of a smaller bathroom are equally possible. The ambiance can be clear and roomy or […]

Building a new house, whether it’s a full-size residential or a cozy ADU, means picking a new front door. But you can’t actually just order a new front door and have it done with. Exterior doors are made of advanced materials with a variety of designs and finishes which means that each new front door […]

When you’re planning the design of an entirely new home or a major renovation, you have a unique opportunity to create something that perfectly suits you. This is especially true for loving dog owners who feel that their pets are part of the family. If your dogs are more like very short, furry children than […]

Are you ready to start your next big DIY project? Projecting yourself and using the proper safety gear is vital to ensure you and your crew finish the project injury-free. In fact, before you get started, it’s important to understand what you’ll need to wear for safety for each stage of your DIY […]

When you’re doing dangerous jobs at work, there are dozens of regulations that require your employer to ensure you use the correct safety procedures. More often than not, this usually means providing you with the correct safety gear, enforcing the policies that employees wear them, and ensuring that everyone is within code before […]

Every home has its little quirks, from the squeaky stair to the flickering porch light. More often than not, if the issues aren’t irritating or obviously dangerous they become part of the familiar character of our home. You learn to love these personality quirks of your home. However, when you’re thinking about a major DIY […]

When most people buy a new home, it’s fun to spend a little time really making it yours. You can repaint the walls, redesign the landscaping, and even do a little kitchen renovation to make the space better suited to you and your family. But what about the front door? This is not only […]